This time of year, I tend to stick to the north shore because of Wagon Creek Bridge, the good views from the boat launch area and the excellent destination that is the lake’s inlet, where the Sacramento River flows into the reservoir. However, the south shore has its own charms, not the least of which is its stunning view of Mount Shasta (truly one of the finest there is). There may not be as clear cut a destination on the south shore, unless you are willing to put in a little extra work. That is where the “lost creeks” come in. Both Castle Lake Creek and Scott Camp Creek are lively, clear flowing mountain streams that shoot through deep canyons before passing under South Fork Road and then flowing into Lake Siskiyou. Between the road and the lake, they have 0.15 and 0.25 miles to go before reaching the still water of the lake. These last bits of free-flowing water are beautiful and wild and generally unthought of as an option to enjoy while other mountain creeks are still bound by snow.

The Lake Siskiyou Trail passes along both sides of Castle Lake Creek and Scott Camp Creek. In both cases the trail is well above the creeks, with steep embankments leading down to the water. There are, however, worn paths leading down to the water. The forest can be thick in places but it is still easy to get down and maneuver along the banks. This is generally truer closer to the lake. Of the two creeks, Scott Camp Creek tends to get more visitors because it is closer to the Lake Siskiyou Resort. Castle Lake Creek is further away from the South Shore trailhead and the resort and consequently gets fewer hikers heading to it. However, this time of year the resort has little activity and both creeks are great, easy-to-get-to destinations for solitude and free-flowing beauty. While the weather is warm, consider heading out to them!

The winter thus far at the end of 2016 has been good. There has been a good amount of precipitation, both as rain and as snow. While we are still waiting for the first big storm to move through the area, the amount of snow we have gotten has already exceeded the amounts that fell in the winters of 2013 and 2014, at least at the lower elevations. I am confidant that this augurs a good winter. Nonetheless, while the coming of the snow is welcome, it does mean that getting outside can be harder, especially if you are not prepared to ski or snowshoe. Fortunately, the Mount Shasta area is blessed with a great deal of good hiking trails that are still viable options most of the winter. Most of these trails are not noted for their wildness, but what they lack in primeval condition they make up for in beauty and ease of access.

The reason Mount Shasta has so many options for winter hiking is twofold. First, the lowlands around the mountain are quite low. The elevation is generally below 3,500 feet. Not only does this accentuate the incredible relief of Mount Shasta but it also means that less snow generally falls in this area. This leaves the trails generally snow free. They may be blanketed at times, especially after a storm, but it usually melts off, opening the trails up quickly. The other reason there are great winter trails in the area is the presence of a large rainshadow to the north of Mount Shasta. The Shasta Valley is arid high desert terrain. It snows occasionally but this is uncommon and disappears quickly. The hikes in this area have particularly awesome views of the looming volcano.

This collection will begin with the trails around Mount Shasta and then cover the hikes in the Shasta Valley. Much of this information has been cobbled together from past blog posts.

Click on the section headings for expanded descriptions of each winter hiking area.

There are a few shorter trails around Mount Shasta City that offer fascinating terrain and interesting history. By Lake Siskiyou, the Box Canyon Trail and Ney Springs has beautiful canyon scenery, fascinating old ruins and awesome geology. The Box Canyon itself is an awesome but often overlooked feature while Ney Springs boasts beautiful Faery Falls. These contrast sharply with the trail up Spring Hill, which has great views of the surrounding region, especially of Mount Shasta from Rocky Point. None of these trails are particularly long, but they are great options for a chance to explore the mountains in winter.

While the loop around Lake Siskiyou is a popular trip in the summer, the use is much lighter in the winter. Unfortunately, the circuit around the lake is often not possible during the winter because the bridges over the Sacramento River at the lake’s inlet are removed. Nonetheless, the Lake Siskiyou Trail remains a great winter hiking resource. Rather than trying to do a loop, hikers can do out-and-back trips along the lake’s north and south shores. The north shore hike highlights include the Wagon Creek Bridge, some meadows and the Sacramento River inlet. This latter area is one of the prettiest spots on the entire trail and has the potential for lots of exploring. The south shore has an alternate section that is also among the prettier sections of the entire loop with one of the best views of Mount Shasta found anywhere. It also crosses over Castle Lake Creek and Scott Camp Creek, both of which are very attractive. Worth noting, a new section of trail running from the dam to parking lot near the Mount Shasta Resort also adds a good option for hiking along the east shore of the lake. While it does not have the number of attributes the north and south shore’s have, it is also a good option for a winter hike.

The Sacramento is California’s greatest river and its headwaters are one of the awesome features of the Mount Shasta area. Surprisingly there are not too many trails along this wonderful mountain river. Thankfully, “not many” does not mean “none”. The obvious highlight is Castle Crags State Park’s River Trail. This scenic path crosses the river via a swinging foot bridge before paralleling the river for a mile. Along the way there are beautiful forest that include Pacific Yew, numerous creek crossings and a surprising amount of very interesting geology. Hedge Creek Falls is also great hike, though the entire trip is under a mile. It packs a lot of scenery into a short journey! The Sims History Trail is another overlooked gem with lots of room for exploring along the river.

The high desert of the Shasta Valley is a special feature of the Mount Shasta region. Just a few miles from the alpine forests that cloak the lower flanks of the mountain lies an arid land dominated by sage and juniper. Mountains ring the valley, forming a beautiful skyline. In the winter, these peaks are white and dramatic. The views of Mount Shasta are uniformly tremendous, making this area a joy to explore. The southeast corner of the valley boasts a trio of great hikes. The highlight is the Pluto’s Cave Trail, which explores high desert lava flows and the mysterious, eponymously named lave tube cave. Though the trail on the surface is only a mile loop, the cave offers another mile of subterranean hiking. Nearby are Yellow Butte and the Haystack, which are great desert peaks and offer awesome 360 degree vistas. A day spent hiking this area is a day well spent.

Little known and grossly under-appreciated, the wildlife refuge near Montague is mostly frequented by anglers and birders. However, there is great hiking to be had here. The main attraction is the path along the shore of Trout Lake. It is hard to understate just how wonderful the views and scenery is here. The rest of the refuge is explored via old ranch roads. Bass Lake and Steamboat Mountain are the most interesting destinations, as well as the Little Shasta River. The potential for a well developed network of foot trails is great but for now, the refuge experience remains ranch road bound, for the most part. Still, this area is a paradise in winter and fall.

Additional Winter Options

A few other winter options are worth noting. The Castle Crags can offer some spectacular winter experiences. Their prime season is in the spring but winter can still be an excellent time to hike these awesome trails. Snow does fall on many of these, so there is a good chance that some trails are inaccessible. This is also true of paths on the Upper and Lower McCloud River. At times during winter they may easily accessible. At others the trailheads are cuttoff. Spring is also the prime season for these trails too.

After a couple of winters with unusually good access to the high country on and around Mount Shasta, winter has finally come back and, while it is a great blessing that there is so much snow, it does mean there are fewer options for hitting the trail. While snowshoeing is a great option, especially around Castle Lake and Bunny Flat, many times we just want to hike a trail without dealing with snow. Fortunately, the Mount Shasta region has several options to accommodate hikers. Even better, these trails are invariably scenic and many of them have excellent views of the mountain.

The reason Mount Shasta has so many options for winter hiking is twofold. First, the lowlands around the mountain are quite low. The elevation is generally below 3,500 feet. Not only does this accentuate the incredible relief of Mount Shasta but it also means that less snow generally falls in this area. This leaves the trails generally snow free. They may be blanketed at times, especially after a storm, but it usually melts off, opening the trails up quickly. The other reason there are great winter trails in the area is the presence of a large rainshadow to the north of Mount Shasta. The Shasta Valley is arid high desert terrain. It snows occasionally but this is uncommon and disappears quickly. The hikes in this area have particularly awesome views of the looming volcano.

This collection will begin with the trails around Mount Shasta and then cover the hikes in the Shasta Valley.

There are a few shorter trails around Mount Shasta City that offer fascinating terrain and interesting history. By Lake Siskiyou, the Box Canyon Trail and Ney Springs has beautiful canyon scenery, fascinating old ruins and awesome geology. The Box Canyon itself is an awesome but often overlooked feature while Ney Springs boasts beautiful Faery Falls. These contrast sharply with the trail up Spring Hill, which has great views of the surrounding region, especially of Mount Shasta from Rocky Point. None of these trails are particularly long, but they are great options for a chance to explore the mountains in winter.

While the loop around Lake Siskiyou is a popular trip in the summer, the use is much lighter in the winter. Unfortunately, the circuit around the lake is often not possible during the winter because the bridges over the Sacramento River at the lake’s inlet are removed. Nonetheless, the Lake Siskiyou Trail remains a great winter hiking resource. Rather than trying to do a loop, hikers can do out-and-back trips along the lake’s north and south shores. The north shore hike highlights include the Wagon Creek Bridge, some meadows and the Sacramento River inlet. This latter area is one of the pretties spots on the entire trail and has the potential for lots of exploring. The south shore has an alternate section that is one of the prettier sections of the entire loop with one of the best views of Mount Shasta found anywhere. It also crosses over Castle Lake Creek and Scott Camp Creek, both of which are very attractive.

The Sacramento is California’s greatest river and its headwaters are one of the awesome features of the Mount Shasta area. Surprisingly there are not too many trails along this wonderful mountain river. Thankfully, “not many” does not mean “none”. The obvious highlight Castle Crags State Park’s River Trail. This scenic path crosses the river via a swinging foot bridge before paralleling the river for a mile. Along the way there are beautiful forest that include Pacific Yew, numerous creek crossings and a surprising amount of very interesting geology. Hedge Creek Falls is also great hike, though the entire trip is under a mile. It packs a lot of scenery into a short journey! The Sims History Trail is another overlooked gem with lots of room for exploring along the river.

The high desert of the Shasta Valley is a special feature of the Mount Shasta region. Just a few miles from the alpine forests that cloak the lower flanks of the mountain lies an arid land dominated by sage and juniper. Mountains ring the valley, forming a dramatic skyline and in the winter, these peaks are white and dramatic. The views of Mount Shasta are uniformly tremendous, making this area a joy to explore. The southeast corner of the valley boasts a trio of great hikes. The highlight is the Pluto’s Cave Trail, which explores high desert lava flows and the mysterious, eponymously named lave tube cave. Though the trail on the surface is only a mile loop, the cave offers another mile of subterranean hiking. Nearby are Yellow Butte and the Haystack, which are great desert peaks and offer awesome 360 degree vistas. A day spent hiking this area is a day well spent.

Little known and grossly under-appreciated, the wildlife refuge near Montague is mostly frequented by anglers and birders. However, there is great hiking to be had here. The main attraction is the path along the shore of Trout Lake. It is hard to understate just how wonderful the views and scenery is here. The rest of the refuge is explored via old ranch roads. Bass Lake and Steamboat Mountain are the most interesting destinations, as well as the Little Shasta River. The potential for a well developed network of foot trails is great but for now, the refuge experience remains ranch road bound, for the most part. Still, this area is a paradise in winter and fall.

Additional Winter Options

A few other winter options are worth noting. The Castle Crags can offer some spectacular winter experiences. Their prime season is in the spring but winter can still be an excellent time to hike these awesome trails. Snow does fall on many of these, so there is a good chance that some trails are inaccessible. This is also true of paths on the McCloud River. At times during winter they may easily accessible. At others the trailheads are cuttoff. Spring is also the prime season for these trails too.

After a very dry 2014, the month of December gave us some much needed precipitation. While it was mostly rain in the low areas around Mount Shasta, the snows have finally descended on the high country. Despite the drop in temperature, this does not mean that hiking is no longer a viable activity in the area. On the contrary, there are several fantastic trails that can be hiked this time of year. With the weather looking sunny for the next week before more rain (or hopefully snow) moves in, this is a great time to review the trails that are generally accessible when the white stuff has smothered the alpine trails.

Mount Shasta City Area Trails

Around Mount Shasta City, there are many trails that offer either great views or the opportunity to enjoy one of the area’s fantastic natural spectacles. Obviously Mount Shasta and the surrounding peaks will naturally draw attention, but the Sacramento River and many of its tributaries also offer fantastic hiking with rugged, beautiful and often historic scenery. These trails are incredibly convenient and are located either right on the edge town or just a couple minutes outside of the community. For convenience, scenery ease of hiking, these are tough to beat.

Falling as it does in the rainshadow of Mount Shasta, the Shasta Valley is an obvious destination for hiking in the winter. With less precipitation, it is unlikely for any of the trails to be covered in snow for more than a couple of days after a major storm. This is a great blessing for hikers looking to get outside in the wintertime. The juniper and sagebrush flats are punctuated by lava flows and small volcanic domes. While the terrain is interesting and a great change of pace from the pine and fir forests that are ubiquitous in other parts of the region, it is the epic views of Mount Shasta’s glacier clad north face that is the highlight of these trails.

The Sacramento River lies low enough that it often escapes the worst of the winter snows, leaving the trails available to hikers looking for some beautiful riparian scenery. Though there are not many trails along the river, and those that there are are not long, the trails are still good options for winter outings and can fill the void many of us need for natural settings until other, high trails become available.

Although many of the trails in the Castle Crags are high enough to get substantial snow, they are often still available during the winter. This is especially true of some of the paths that wind through the Crags’ lowest reaches. Some judgement should be exercised when considering a winter hike in the Castle Crags. Admittedly, these are hikes that are optimal in the spring rather than winter. Nonetheless, these should not be completely avoided in the winter.

Like the Castle Crags, the McCloud River is high enough that it can get enough snow to make winter hiking unrealistic. However, much of the winter the trails can still be accessible and the river, especially its three waterfalls, should not be avoided. This can also make an epic snowshoe trip!

With the skies clearing and warm weather in the forecast, this is the perfect time to get out and enjoy the great lower-elevation trails that the Mount Shasta area offers. Even though the paths that wind through the high, alpine country are what this area is generally known for, they do not permit great hiking in the colder months when they are usually blanketed in snow. This is in contrast to the lower elevation trails, which offer great scenery throughout the year and are usually not burdened by the white stuff on the trail. These paths may lack the lakes, cliffs and alpine splendor of their high neighbors but they have delights are all their own, including roaring rivers, thundering waterfalls, views of Mount Shasta and the opportunity to find isolation in the deep forests that surround California’s most magnificent mountain. The settings of the off-season trails are also diverse. From the high desert of the Shasta Valley to the rugged towers of the Castle Crags to the surging waters of the McCloud and Sacramento Rivers, there is a surprising variety in these areas. While many other mountain regions lack good winter and early spring hiking options, the Mount Shasta area is blessed with an abundance of great opportunities.

Mount Shasta City Area Trails

The area immediately surrounding Mount Shasta City is fortunate to have such great hiking options. Whether one is looking for wild rivers and waterfalls, cool forests or great views of Mount Shasta, hikers will find wonderful trails close to town.

The sagebrush and juniper laden high desert of the Shasta Valley stands in striking opposition the deep forests that thrive in the higher, cooler climates elsewhere around Mount Shasta. The arid environment is a fantastic change of pace with a beauty all its own and the sparse vegetation yields tremendous views of Mount Shasta.

The trails along the McCloud River and its tributary Squaw Valley Creek all offer hikers the chance to enjoy the superlative McCloud River, its excellent waterfalls, and refreshing creek. For hikers who love running water, it is hard to do better than these.

Like the trails along the McCloud, the paths accessing the Sacramento River offer great views of California’s largest and longest river, as well as the chance to enjoy a fine waterfall and some great Mount Shasta area history.

Easily the most spectacular landmark in the region after Mount Shasta, the Castle Crags offer many great spring hiking options. The granite spires of the Crags make the trails in the area seem like they are at a much higher elevation than they really are. In addition to the seemingly interminable towers the Castle Crags are also home to two of the finest waterfalls in the Mount Shasta area. Spring is the perfect time to hike these trails, when the weather is cooler and spring snow melt keeps the falls in fine form.

The Shasta Valley to the north of Mount Shasta is a starkly beautiful high desert region. Falling in Mount Shasta’s rainshadow, the valley’s dry environment is remarkably different from cool forests that surround the other sides of the massive volcano. It also differs from the higher, wooded areas in terms of public access. Where Mount Shasta and the surrounding mountains are all on public land and are open for recreation, only small pieces along the Shasta Valley’s southeastern fringe are open to the public. Consequently, most of the valley is off limits to hikers, which is particularly unfortunate in the winter and spring when the high desert environment means the potential for excellent, snow-free off season hiking. Fortunately, there is a single, lone exception to this situation. The Shasta Valley Wildlife Refuge, hidden in the northern end of the Shasta Valley, is a large 4,657 park administered by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Originally a ranch, the land has now been converted into a park that provides refuge to deer, coyotes, mountain lions and countless smaller mammals and birds. It is also a refuge for hikers eager to enjoy incredible views and warmer, drier lands during the colder parts of the year.

The Goosenest and the Little Shasta River.

If the wildlife refuge has one drawback with regards to hiking, it is the distinct lack of hiking trails. Officially, none exist within the park. Most infrastructure that currently exists is a remnant of the land’s other iteration as a ranch. There are gravel roads coursing through the park as well as older roads that resemble parallel single track trails. These older roads, when they are found, make great hiking paths. Irrigation channels, pumps and levees are still prevalent in the park as well. Some recreational amenities have been established, most notably the series of parking areas throughout the park. These implicitly encourage hikers to park and explore the refuge on foot. Unfortunately, a large part of the refuge, an area with some of the park’s most interesting terrain, is off limits to hikers in order to preserve the area specifically for wildlife. Despite this there are ample places to explore and incredible views to be in the rest of the refuge.

Amazing view of Mount Shasta and Trout Lake.

The most notable hike in the Shasta Valley Wildlife Refuge, and the one most resembling a traditional trail, is the Trout Lake Trail. This path follows first a series of levees, then a single track trail and finally a very old road that resembles a foot path far more than it does road. This hike hugs the west shore of surprisingly large Trout Lake, one of the refuge’s trio of small reservoirs known for their exceptional fishing. Trout Lake is also the most scenic of the three lakes. Mount Shasta towers majestically over the lake and is visible from most of the trail. In particular, the vista from the top of the west shore hill is one of the finest views of the mountain to be found anywhere. The contrast of the cool waters of Trout Lake contrasted by the arid high desert terrain and crowned by the glacier-clad volcano is tremendous.

Steamboat Mountain from a refuge road.

Though the Trout Lake Trail is the best hike in the refuge, it is by no means the only good option. If hikers are willing to hike the park’s roads there are several other interesting options for hiking. Most of the interesting sights are focused on three areas. The first is the Little Shasta River. This small river begins in the Little Shasta Meadow high in the Cascade Crest, on the slopes of Willow Creek Mountain. It flows west through an impressive canyon and eventually joins the Shasta River. The section of the Little Shasta River that passes through the wildlife refuge is the only section of the river that is publically accessible. While its waters are not swift moving as it flows through the park, it is still a refreshing sight to see the water making its way through the high desert. The second part of the refuge that will attract hikers is the Bass Lake area. It is possible to hike the lake’s entire shoreline. There is also a network of old, seldom used roads that connect Bass Lake to Trout Lake. These roads pass small volcanic hillocks, meadows and small ponds. The last part of the refuge to explore is the Steamboat Mountain area. Though the mountain itself is within the closed area, roads encircle the mountain and make for a great hiking loop. The views of the Cascade crest, including the Goosenest and Willow Creek Mountain are great on the north side of Steamboat Mountain. The road along the southern side of the mountain is tucked between Steamboat Mountain and Steamboat Lake, the park’s third reservoir. This part of the refuge in particular gets little use. While not focused on a single specific point, one other potentially good hiking opportunity would be to explore some of the many volcanic domes and hills that dot the refuge. A few of these have rugged, rocky jumbles of rocks on the top, giving them a turret-like appearance.

A refuge sunset on Mount Shasta.

Whichever area hikers decide to explore, they are in for a treat. The incredible spectacle of Mount Shasta looming above the arid land is fantastic and makes for awesome hiking. Even though the refuge lacks traditional hiking trails it is still a great destination for getting outside and enjoying nature even when the mountain trails are covered in snow or muddy. Even if visitors are not set on spending the day on foot, there are still many opportunities for nature lovers to enjoy themselves in the Shasta Valley Wildlife Refuge. Bird watchers will find much to appreciate and fishermen will appreciate the excellent fishing in the park’s lakes. Best of all, those blessed to enjoy a sunset at Trout Lake will experience one of the finest sunset views of Mount Shasta, complete with a reflection in the lake’s waters if the wind is not blowing. Considering how magnificent the view is and striking its landscape, it is crazy that the refuge remains fairly anonymous.

The Sacramento River is California’s longest and largest river. Even though it collects a substantial amount of water from the Sierra Nevada by means of several major rivers and innumerable smaller rivers and creeks, it is not a Sierra river itself. Instead it begins high in the Trinity Divide opposite the Strawberry Valley from Mount Shasta. Despite its beginnings at high elevation in the Trinity Divide, the Sacramento River does not spend much time in alpine territory. It quickly races out of the mountains and, after a brief stilling at Lake Siskiyou, it continues its descent down to Shasta Lake. Since most of its length is less than 3,000 feet elevation, the canyon bottom around the river receives considerably less snowfall than the higher regions. This presents an excellent opportunity for hikers during the winter. While the trails on Mount Shasta and in the Trinity Divide are usually smothered in snow the paths that access the Sacramento River are often pleasantly clear. This time in winter and spring is the perfect opportunity for hikers to get out and enjoy the trails that the river has to offer.

Mount Shasta peers down onto the Sacramento River.

Three trails currently exist along the Sacramento River: the Hedge Creek Falls Trail, the Sacramento River Trail, and the Sims History Trail. None of these trails are long so they are not great options for an all day excursion but what they lack in length they make up for in the numerous interesting features. All three trails provide varying degrees of access to the river and each yields varying perspectives on the nature of the river and its canyon is it flows south toward Shasta Lake. Between the three of them, hikers can enjoy a beautiful waterfall and raucous creek as it flows down into the Sacramento, a swinging bridge over the river and a trailside creek that hugs the riverbank and crosses numerous small creeks, and a path that explores a historic steel bridge and CCC camp and offers the opportunity to scramble over open, rocky banks while the river roars past. For those needing a mountain fix in the midst of winter, these are all great options to get outside and enjoy the Sacramento River, one of the great features of the Mount Shasta area.

Adjacent to and easily accessed off of Interstate 5, the short Hedge Creek Falls Trail seems a world away from the speeding cars and loud trucks on the freeway. It quickly descends down into Hedge Creek’s canyon and the sounds and sights of the interstate disappear immediately. Hikers are left with an easy descent down to Hedge Creek Falls, a beautiful waterfall that spills out of deeply gouged notch in a hanging columnar basal cliff. A highlight of the trail is the routing behind the waterfall, through a cave beneath the columnar basalt. In the coldest depths of winter a gorgeous collection of ice crystals form where the falls crash down into a pool. From the falls the trail continues to descend, this time just above Hedge Creek which proceeds to crash over several smaller but still scenic cataracts. The trail finally at a great vista of Mount Shasta looming high over the Sacramento River as it runs noisily through its deep canyon. For those who want more of the river an unofficial use trail continues down to the confluence of Hedge Creek and the river.

Offering the longest and best exposure to the Sacramento River of any of the three trails that provide access to it, the Sacramento is also the longest trail along the river. Offering a surprising amount of excitement, the trail begins by passing through a narrow tunnel beneath the railroad tracks and then proceeds to cross the Sacramento on a swinging suspension bridge. From there the trail heads east along the bank of the river for about a mile. It starts high above the water but gradually descends until it roughly at the river’s level. Along the way the trail passes several yew and Port Orford cedars, both fairly rare trees that greatly enhance the botanical features of the trail. Once arriving at the river’s level the banks shift from rocky, tree lined banks to exposed bedrock that creates many narrow rapids. Small side channels also form in the naked rock and either produce small cataracts at high water or tidepool-like pockets of water amidst the rugged rock. After crossing several streams, some of which are substantial, the trail finally ends along the river. Here there is an off-trail scramble to an unusual set of columnar basalt set above the river.

Not quite out of Mount Shasta’s orbit, the Sims History Trail is a bit far to travel from Mount Shasta just to hike the short trail (unless fishing is involved). Still, for those heading north or south along Interstate 5, it is certainly worth the time to stop and stretch the legs. For those who do stop, the trail offers very scenic opportunity to enjoy both the Sacramento River and significant amount of early 20th century history. The official part of the trail parallels the river for a while before turning inland and passing ruins from a 1930’s era CCC camp. The most notable relic from this time period is the large steel bridge at the trailhead, which can be combined with the modern road bridge to make a short but nice little loop. More ambitious hikers can continue beyond the history trail on a faint use trail that leads to a rocky riverbank where the Sacramento tumbles over some nice rapids. This section of the river beckons hikers to explore further, particularly downstream, where the Sacramento enters a shallow but very rocky little gorge.

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